It is God’s will that every man, woman, boy and girl be saved, I Timothy 2:4. But in order to be truly saved, there needs to be some clarity as to what that means. First, what does it mean to “be saved” - saved from what? Second, what is the aftermath of being saved? Third,... Continue Reading →
God and Stars
This past Sunday night I sat in a lawn chair on a drive and watched the shadow of the earth spread across the moon. It was great to watch God’s creation putting on a show - and right on time! How is it that science can declare such an event years before it happens and even... Continue Reading →
Truly Saved?
Jacob took his older brother’s birthright for a bowl of stew (Genesis 25:33). When the death of father Isaac drew near and the time for father’s blessing, Jacob lied about being Esau and stole the blessing (Gen. 27:27). Esau was incredibly angry putting Jacob’s life in jeopardy, so he fled for his mother’s family in Haran... Continue Reading →
A Theology of Suffering
There is not one of us who does not desire peace, joy, goodness, health, safety, freedom and rights - and desire those for our kids and loved ones. But when we set into following God, we start doing, talking, and living differently. We start taking issue with our old ways and the ways of those around... Continue Reading →
KC Wolf
Saturday, SSB was blessed to have the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs on site to tell his story of salvation, life and recovery - the K.C. Wolf (Dan Meers). He was entertaining, encouraging and engaging! Here are some quotes and quips from the two talks he gave - one to about 35 men and the... Continue Reading →
Random Notes
Pastor Jack Hibbs recently left his viewers with this brief truth journey: Genesis 3:9, Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” Jeremiah 2:5, Thus says the Lord: “What injustice have your fathers found in Me, that they have gone far from Me, have followed idols, and have become idolaters? John 1:11, He came to His own, and His own did... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 52
Some thoughts about the chapter we used to celebrate the resurrection of our Jesus - Isaiah 52. I. Isaiah 52:6,“Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore, they shall know in that day that I am He who speaks: ‘Behold, it is I.’” God is speaking to the Jews - those who were taken captive in Egypt and to Assyria, 52:5.... Continue Reading →
Those Dregs
Psalm 75:8, For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; It is fully mixed, and He pours it out; surely its dregs shall all the wicked of the earth drain and drink down. Revelation 14:10, he [those who follow Satan and the world] himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which... Continue Reading →
Glorious Resurrection Sunday!
Acts 2:22-24, “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know - Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put... Continue Reading →
Saturday – He Died for me!
Exodus 12:3, Every man shall take for himself a lamb I Peter 1:18, you were...redeemed...19 with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.12:13, And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; Isaiah 53:6, And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. II Corinthians 5:21, For He made Him who knew... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 